1. Thyroid surgery by mini-incision Rosemary Hardin MD, Joelle Pierre MD, and George Ferzli MD, FACS SUNY Downstate Medical Center Lutheran Medical Center
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8. Delivery through the wound, of the upper pole of the thyroid with medial rotation, will allow a view of the laryngotracheal junction.
9. Rt. recurrent laryngeal nerve Tubercle of Zuckerkandl Rt. upper parathyroid gland At the laryngotracheal junction, identify the following structures:
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12. The inferior pole vessels are divided If total thyroidectomy, repeat steps on left side Free trachea from thyroid by dividing ligament of Berry Ligament of Berry